The Peeler And The Goat
The Wolfe Tones
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Em D Em A bunch of Peelers went oneG D night on duty and patrolin’-O,Em D Em And they met a goat upon theG D Em road, and took her for bein’ a strolling-O.G D And with bayonets fixed they sallied forth,G D And caught them by the wizzen-O,Em D Em And then they swore a mightyG D Em oath, “They’d send her off to prison-O.” [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 2]Em D “Oh, mercy, sir!” the goatEm G complained, “Come let me tell meD story-O!Em D Em I am no rogue, no Ribbonman, noG D Em Croppy, Whig, or Tory-O;G D And I’m guilty not of any crimeG D of petty high treason-O,Em D Em Me tribe is wanted at this time,G D Em for this is ruttin’ season-O.” [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 3]Em D Em “O it is in vain for toG D complain or give your tongue such bridle-O,Em D Em You’re absent from your dwellin’G D Em place, disorderly and idle-O.G D And your hoary locks will notG D prevail, your sublime oration-O,Em D Em For Peel’s Act will youG D transport, on your ownEm information-O.” [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Continúa después del anuncioEm D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 4]Em D Em “No penal laws I did transgressG D by deed or combination-O,Em D Em I have no certain place of rest,G D Em no home or habitation-OG D Em But Bansha is my dwelling placeG D Em where I was bred and born-OEm D Em Descended from an honest race,G that’s all the trade I’veD Em learned-O.” [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 5]Em D Em “Oh, I will chastise yourG D insolence and violent behavior-OEm D Em We’ll bound to Cashel you’ll beG D sent, where you will gain noEm favor-OG D Em The magistrates will all consentG D Em to sign your condemnation-OEm D Em From there to Cork you will beG D Em sent for speedy transportation-O.” [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 6]Em D Em “This parish and thisG D neighborhood are peaceable and tranquil-OEm D Em There’s no disturbance here,G D thank God, and long may it continueEm soG D Em I don’t regard your oath a pin,G D Em or sign for my committal-OEm D Em G My jury will be gentlemen andD Em grant me my acquittal-O.” [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 7]Em D Em “Oh, the consequence be what itG D will, a Peeler’s power I’ll let you knowEm D Em I’ll handcuff you at all events,G D Em and march you off to Bridewell-OG D Em And sure there, you rogue, youG D Em can deny before the judge and jury-OEm D Em Intimidation with your horns andG D Em threatening me with fury-O. [Chorus]Em Hey, two, three, four (shouted)Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all. [Verse 8]Em D Em I’ll make no doubt but you areG D drunk with whiskey, rum or brandy-OEm D Em Or you wouldn’t have such aG D gallant spunk, to be so bold andEm manly-OG D Em For you readily would let me passG D Em if I had money handy-OEm D Em For to treat you to a partingG glass--- Oh! It’s then I’d be aD Em dandy O.” [Otro]Em D Em Hey heggle de digg let go of meG leg Or I’ll poke ya with meD hordin’-OEm D Em Hey diddle lee dee let go of meG D Em Or I’ll leave you bruised and torn an’ all.